Empoli vs Sassuolo
2016/17 Italian Serie A
Date: Sunday, 30th April 2017
Kick-off at 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli).
It seemed that nothing Tuscans are not in danger, the team is very quietly spent the spring part of the championship, losing the right and left, because of the separation of the outsiders was in the region of seven or eight points. But sharply intensified “Crotone”, not losing for four matches in a row, we had to wake up and “Empoli”. The team is now not lost three games in a row, beating the “Fiorentina” (2: 1) and “Milan” (2: 1), and a section with “Pescara” glasses. Separation from the “sharks” is now five points, so that the work in the last rounds still have.
Sassuolo
But modentsam has most likely not in danger. To fly in the Serie B “Sassuolo” must play all matches, and “Crotone” – all win, you will agree, a fantastic script. Plays in the end of the championship team of Eusebio Di Francesco is not very smooth, over the last five matches, for example, has only one victory over the “Sampdoria”, managed to share points with the “Napoli” (2: 2) and “Atalanta” (1: 1) but this was the defeat of the “Roma” and “Lazio”. Sub-total – 14th place and 12 points of separation from the relegation zone.
Statistics and personal meetings
“Sassuolo” in a party of 16 matches scored 16 points (4-4-8) with goal difference 23:28.
“Empoli” at home games won five games in a row since the beginning of the season earned Tuscans in his field, 16 points (4-4-8).
At the “Karlo Kastellani” Tuscans outperform “Sassuolo”, two seasons in a row, but in the first round on the road gave way to large 0: 3.
Empoli vs Sassuolo: Head-to-head statistics
Empoli have a record of W5-D4-L11 in their last 20 home games against teams ranked above them in the table.
Sassuolo have a record of W11-D6-L3 in their last 20 away games against teams ranked below them in the table.
Empoli and Sassuolo have never drawn in Serie A.
So far, it’s been three wins for the Neroverdi and two for the Azzurri.
Empoli have failed to win their last 5 home matches
Empoli vs Sassuolo: Prediction
The rise of Crotone has given Empoli the impetus they very much lacked throughout the season. For the longest time, the Azzurri were seemingly content to be mediocre and coast along on their laurels, much to the dismay of their fans. They still do have the worst attack in the division, with a dismal 22 goals, but now have won back to back games and will be fancying their chances against Sassuolo.
Empoli have scored in eight out of their last nine home games, whilst Sassuolo have won just four on the road all season. That being said, the Neroverdi and the Azzurri have seen goals on both sides in four out of the last six meetings, and Sassuolo have failed to score only once in their last seven trips to Empoli’s home.
Empoli vs Sassuolo: Betting tips
BTTS – YES at 4/6 (1.67)
Double chance – Sassuolo to WIN or DRAW at 3/4 (1.75).